1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Onkyo TX-NR1010

Onkyo TX-NR1009

SCORE:
82
SCORE:
81

Highlights

  • 7.2 channels
  • 9.1 channel processing
  • 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • THX Ultra2 Plus certified
  • 4K Upscaling, 1080p Passthrough
  • DLNA
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB and Phono inputs

Highlights

  • 9.2 channels
  • 9.1 channel processing
  • 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • THX Select™2 Plus certified
  • 4K Upscaling, 1080p Passthrough
  • DLNA
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi
  • USB and Phono inputs

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Content

Overview

Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR1010 to Onkyo TX-NR1009 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Onkyo TX-NR1010 has 7 channel and the Onkyo TX-NR1009 has 9 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR1010's being more powerful.


Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009

Onkyo TX-NR1010 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

Onkyo TX-NR1009 was introduced in 2011. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 82 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 81 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

AMPLIFIER
94
VIDEO FEATURES
60
AUDIO FEATURES
80
CONNECTIVITY
85
MULTIZONE
91
MISCELLANEOUS
75
RADIO
90
OVERALL
82

AMPLIFIER
94
VIDEO FEATURES
58
AUDIO FEATURES
78
CONNECTIVITY
86
MULTIZONE
90
MISCELLANEOUS
75
RADIO
93
OVERALL
81

Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR1010

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR1010 over Onkyo TX-NR1009.

Onkyo TX-NR1010 has more power per channel, more advanced room correction system and lower total harmonic distortion. Preamplifier section on Onkyo TX-NR1010 is able to output higher voltage which makes it better choice when connected to an external power amplifier. It supports DSD streaming via USB.

Onkyo TX-NR1010 vs Onkyo TX-NR1009
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels vs
THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus vs Select™2 Plus
Digital Processing Crossover Network vs
Music Playback via USB FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, Dolby TruHD, LPCM, AAC vs FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC, Dolby TrueHD vs FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC
DSD via USB 2-ch Input vs
Dialog Normalization vs
More Tone Control Channels All Channels vs Front L/R Channels
More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System Audyssey MultEQ XT32 vs Audyssey MultEQ XT
Component Video Upscaling * vs
Analog to Analog Video conversion Composite, PC vs
MHL Input Front HDMI vs
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue vs
Bluetooth via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately) vs
More HDMI Inputs 9 (1 front) vs 8 (1 front)
More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) vs 2 (simultaneous)
More RCA Line Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 6 (1 front)
Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Line Out vs RCA Pre/Line Out
19mm-Pitch Audio Inputs TV/CD and Phono vs
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 140 W (0.05% THD) vs 135 W (0.08% THD)
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 170 W (0.1% THD) vs 160 W (0.1% THD)
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 250 W vs 230 W
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 200 W (1% THD) vs 180 W (1% THD)
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 3 Ω, Front) 320 W vs 300 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 270 W vs 250 W
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 160 W vs 150 W
Lower THD 0.05% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) vs 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
Higher Rated Preout Level 1 V/470 Ω vs 200 mV/470 Ω
Higher Maximum Preout Level and Impedance 5.5 V/470 Ω vs 4.6 V/470 Ω

Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR1009

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR1009 over Onkyo TX-NR1010.

Onkyo TX-NR1009 has more channels and bigger power supply. It supports Napster. It has analog multi-channel input.

Onkyo TX-NR1010 vs Onkyo TX-NR1009
More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs 2
More S-Video Inputs vs 4
More S-Video Outputs vs 2
Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
Zone 3 Outs RCA Line Out vs RCA Pre/Line Out
uport vs
Digital Radio vs HD Radio via optional UP-HT1 Tuner (sold separately)
Napster vs
Bigger Power Supply 8.6 A vs 8.8 A

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

STRENGTHS
  Front Wide Channel Support
  THX™ Certification
  9.1 Channel Processing
  DSD via HDMI
  Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
  4K or 8K Signal Upscaling
  Analog To HDMI Upconversion
  Ethernet
  Wi-Fi
  Many HDMI Inputs
  USB Input
  Many RCA Line Inputs
  Many Optical Inputs
  Composite Video Inputs
  Component Video Inputs
  RCA Pre-Outs
  Zones
  Analog Tuner
  Pandora
  Spotify
WEAKNESSES
  No Dolby Atmos
  No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
  No DTS:X
  No IMAX Enhanced
  No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
  No eARC
  No HDR10
  No HDR10+
  No Dolby Vision
  No 4K or 8K Video Passthrough
  No Chromecast Built-In
  Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
  Few 8K Inputs
  No Tidal

Audio Section

Amplifier

Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009

7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR1010 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

9 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR1009 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

  • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR1010 and Onkyo TX-NR1009 feature Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.
  • 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry: Onkyo TX-NR1010 and Onkyo TX-NR1009 feature 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry. Standard amplifiers employ a negative feedback (NFB) design that counters distortion by feeding back the opposite phase of the output signal into the input stage. Unfortunately, NFB is easily affected by inverse electromotive forces from the speakers, leading to an increase in circuit noise. Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry is a core Onkyo technology incorporating a low-NFB design that makes the sound more natural. Sensitive to oscillations, this circuitry requires very advanced control technology in order to be incorporated into the amplifier.

THX certification

Onkyo TX-NR1010 is THX Ultra2 Plus certified. This means that it brings the cinematic experience to large home theaters, 3,000 cubic feet (85 cubic meters) in size, with a viewing distance of 12 feet (4 meters) or greater from the screen.

Onkyo TX-NR1009 is THX Select™2 Plus certified. This means that it is ideally suited for a room where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is approximately 3 to 4 meters, and the room size is approximately 56 cubic meters.

  • THX™ Certification: THX™ Certification offers optimal performance, superior quality and seamless integration. THX works with partners from the ground up, so that certified products deliver professional quality audio-visual experiences right out of the box. They only certify the very best products with uncompromised quality, performance and consistency. They ensure that THX certified devices play well with lower performing devices and components. THX listening modes make the receiver to have one speaker set up for movies, music and games. They are tested for power output, bass management, signal-to-noise ratio and feature THX Loudness Plus, Boundary Gain Compensation, Timbre Matching and RE-EQ.
  • Power Output: Power output is tested to ensure the receiver accurately plays source material at THX Reference Level in every input and mode and at every sampling rate for all possible playback combinations selected by the listener.
  • Frequency Response: THX has strict requirements for frequency response to ensure that you hear all the details in high-resolution tracks, ensures dialog in movies, and vocals in music are clear while maintaining deep, impactful bass output that doesn’t overpower the listening experience.
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: THX tests the signal-to-noise ratio to ensure the unit is designed to have low noise performance with very little to no audible hiss from the speakers.
  • Bass Management: THX requires an 80Hz crossover point in the setup menu to ensure proper bass management in every THX Certified AVR. This setting confirms that the subwoofer handles low frequencies, freeing up the loudspeakers to handle mids and highs.
  • THX Loudness Plus™: THX Loudness Plus™ is a volume control technology featured in THX Certified Dominus, THX Certified Ultra and THX Certified Select AV Receivers, and preamplifiers that automatically adjusts the front-to-back speaker level relationship as you turn the volume down. With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audiences can now experience the rich details of surround sound at any volume level.
  • Boundary Gain Compensation: Sitting near a wall may result in increased acoustic levels at the lower frequencies. BGC corrects the way low frequency sound is perceived when seated near a wall. This results in a more accurate bass response.
  • Timbre Matching: Your ears hear different tonal qualities in sounds coming from different directions. Timbre Matching restores the frequency balance between your front and surround speakers ensuring seamless and smooth panning between the front to back of the room.
  • RE-EQ: Many movie soundtracks are mixed in studios for playback in large cinema auditoriums with an array of speakers. When played on home systems, they may appear abrasive and edgy. Re-EQ establishes a more accurate tonal balance when enjoying movies in your home.

Speaker Configurations

Onkyo TX-NR1010's and Onkyo TX-NR1009's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

  • Configurations: Available configurations are:
  • Onkyo TX-NR1010: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier and 9.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
  • Onkyo TX-NR1009: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
  • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
  • Onkyo TX-NR1010: 9.2.
  • Onkyo TX-NR1009: 9.2.
  • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

  • Audyssey DSX

    Onkyo TX-NR1010 and Onkyo TX-NR1009 support Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.



    Sound Processing

    • Audyssey: Both receivers come with Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.
    • Dynamic EQ: selects the best possible frequency response and surround volume levels moment-by-moment. This ensures that the bass response, tonal balance and surround impression remain constant despite changes in volume. This is the first technology that carefully combines information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room, a pre-requisite for delivering a dynamic volume solution.
    • Dynamic Volume: Your Listening experience can be greatly diminished when there are significant shifts in volume between television programs, commercials and within the program material itself. When this happens you must constantly adjust the volume to maintain your desired listening level. Audyssey Dynamic Volume monitors the volume of program material moment-by-moment and automatically adjusts it, maintaining the desired listening level for all content while optimizing the dynamic range to preserve impact.
    • Compressed Music Enhancer: Onkyo TX-NR1010 and Onkyo TX-NR1009 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
    • Advanced Music Optimizer: Compressed music enhancement in Onkyo TX-NR1010 and Onkyo TX-NR1009 is done by Onkyo’s Advanced Music Optimizer. While MP3 or AAC files may sound fine through the headphones of your portable digital player, the limitations of these files can be exposed when played back through a quality home entertainment system. This is because a significant amount of high-frequency bit information is lost during the file-compression process. To counter this, Onkyo has designed the Advanced Music Optimizer to compensate for lost bit information and improve the quality of compressed audio signals. This results in a clearer and more expansive sound. Also included in this technology is a loudness correction feature that further improves the audio character of compressed files.

    Room Calibration

    Onkyo TX-NR1010 comes with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Onkyo TX-NR1009 comes with Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction system.

    • Audyssey Room Calibration: Audyssey is an acoustic measurement technology which automatically restores the acoustic distortion caused by the acoustic behaviour of a room with only a push on a button. Audyssey equalization provides an clear, accurate, natural sound with voices and dialog that become focused and intelligible, restoring the musical balance. Musical instruments and sound effects become precisely localized and the surround soundstage is made seamless and enveloping.

Video Section

HDMI

Onkyo TX-NR1010 comes with 9 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

Onkyo TX-NR1009 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

  • 1080/60p Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
  • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
  • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
  • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Onkyo TX-NR1010 is HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
  • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

Inputs and Outputs

Audio

  • 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Onkyo TX-NR1009 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
  • Analog Pre-Outs: Onkyo TX-NR1010 and Onkyo TX-NR1009 have 9.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Onkyo TX-NR1010 has 9 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
  • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR1010 and 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR1009 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Onkyo TX-NR1009.
  • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 3 optical outputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
  • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

Video

  • HDMI:
  • Onkyo TX-NR1010
    Inputs:
    9 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
    8K Inputs: 0.
  • Onkyo TX-NR1009
    Inputs:
    8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
    8K Inputs: 0.
  • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
  • Onkyo TX-NR1010
    Inputs:
    5   Outputs: 1.
  • Onkyo TX-NR1009
    Inputs:
    5   Outputs: 2.
  • S-Video:
  • Onkyo TX-NR1010
    Inputs:
    0   Outputs: 0.
  • Onkyo TX-NR1009
    Inputs:
    4   Outputs: 2.
  • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Both receivers support up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
  • Onkyo TX-NR1010
    Inputs:
    2   Outputs: 1.
  • Onkyo TX-NR1009
    Inputs:
    2   Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

  • Onkyo TX-NR1010: HDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical
  • Onkyo TX-NR1009: HDMI, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical

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Specifications

And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.

BASICS Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
BrandOnkyoOnkyo
ModelTX-NR1010TX-NR1009
TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
CountryUSAUSA
Release Year20122011
AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
Channels7.29.2
Front Wide Channel Support
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry Linear Linear
THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus Select™2 Plus
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
PUSH-PULL Design
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
AUDIO Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
Digital Processing Crossover Network
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP ChipAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
DACBurr-BrownBurr-Brown
DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing9.19.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo Neo:X Neo:X
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, Dolby TruHD, LPCM, AACFLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 96 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC, Dolby TrueHDFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB 2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for All Audio Signals
DTS Dialog Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog Normalization
Dialogue Lift Screen Centered Dialog Screen Centered Dialog
Tone Control All Channels Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer Advanced Music Optimizer
High-resolution Music Enhancer
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Phase-Matching Bass Boost
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Independent Subwoofer Outputs
CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Audyssey MultEQ XT
Audyssey App Support
VIDEO Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
Enhanced ARC
HDCP Version2.2
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
BT.2020 color space
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite, PC Component, Composite, S-Video, PC
Component Video Upscaling *
Analog to Analog Video conversion Composite, PC
Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p1080p
isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
MHL Input Front HDMI
DLNA 1.5
FireConnect
FlareConnect
Chromecast Built-In
DTS Play-Fi
Works with Amazon Alexa
Works with SONOS
AirPlay
Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via front USB iPod and iPhone via front USB or optional UP-A1 Dock (sold separately)
Remote App iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices iPod touch/iPhone
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately) via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
Bluetooth via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)
HDBaseT Compatible
HDMI Inputs9 (1 front)8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)2 (simultaneous)
8K Inputs
USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear
USB DC Out Port
RCA Line Input7 (1 front)6 (1 front)
RCA Line Output1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Optical Inputs3 (1 front)3 (1 front)
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs33
Composite Video Input5 (1 front)5 (1 front)
Composite Video Output12
S-Video Input4
S-Video Output2
Component Video Input22
Component Video Output11
PC In
Multi-Channel Input 7.1
RCA Pre-Outs9.29.2
XLR Pre-outs
Front A/V InputsHDMI/MHL, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, OpticalHDMI, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
ZONES Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
Zones33
Powered Zones 2 and 3 2 and 3
Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 3 OutsRCA Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output2 (Zone2, Zone 3)2 (Zone2, Zone 3)
Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
MISC Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
On-Screen Display Advanced "Home" GUI Advanced "Home" GUI
Detachable Power Cord
uport
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote / /
On Screen Remote Programming
Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
Activity Based Remote
Smart Grid-Ready
RADIO Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
Presets4040
Digital Radio HD Radio via optional UP-HT1 Tuner (sold separately)
Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM Internet Radio
CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals1111
Large Speaker Terminals1111
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
18mm Pitch High Grade Pre-outs
19mm-Pitch Audio Inputs TV/CD and Phono
Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption8.6 A8.8 A
No Sound Power135 W120 W
Standby Power0.10 W0.2 W
GENERAL Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 198.5 mm x 463.5 mm
17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 18-1/4"
435 mm x 198.5 mm x 435.5 mm
17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 18-1/8"
Weight23.0 kg (50.7 lbs)18.5 kg (40.8 lbs)
Warranty2 Years2 Years
SPECS Onkyo TX-NR1010 Onkyo TX-NR1009
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2140 W (0.05% THD)135 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2145 W (0.7% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2170 W (0.1% THD)160 W (0.1% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)250 W230 W
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)200 W (1% THD)180 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)320 W300 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)270 W250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)160 W150 W
THD0.05% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV/47 kΩ2.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω200 mV/470 Ω
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance5.5 V/470 Ω4.6 V/470 Ω
Phono Overload70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5% Direct)70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB80 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component and S-Video Y)
0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
0.25 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX100BASE-TX
FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted

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